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    Rock ‘n Roll is a wonderful genre that was born from the mixtures of genres like the Blues‚ Jazz‚ Country and Gospel‚ It’s like a melting pot of all these genres combined to make the great sound of Rock ‘n Roll. Many artist claimed they influenced the birth of Rock ‘n Roll but there are 3 artist that I believed that had the most influenced and importance to the creation of Rock ‘n Roll. The first artist that I believed was a pioneer of Rock ‘n Roll was Little Richard. Like discussed on the video

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    1. What was it about the "counterculture" of Rock ’n’ Roll that drove both parents and media commentators such as Jeff Greenfield to claim that "Rock ’n’ Roll was vile‚ elemental‚ savage‚ and dripping with sex"? In the era of which Rock ’n’ Roll began to develop was a time where tradition were very important‚ meaning when something new tried to change those traditions it scared many people. A large majority that was affected by Rock ’n’ Roll were teenagers and the music influenced many of

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    Dylan Morganstein Inart 116 Essay 1 Position Paper Rock and Roll as a Melting Pot Black artists indeed were “robbed” black of their music‚ credit for their contributions made‚ and their just due. The main problem was shown through their recordings made by other artists who ended up profiting tremendously. All in all‚ African Americans contribute a huge influence on rock and roll. One of the greatest contributions that came from the African Americans had to be the blues. It doesn’t matter what instrument

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    Rock n’ Roll. Have you heard of it? Well‚ it came from the decade of the nine-teen fifties. That is not the only popular event in the decade. The nine-teen fifties had many other important and interesting events that occurred. That is why the nine-teen fifties are the greatest decade of the twentieth century. It is not just because the cool events occurred‚ but the affect it has on life today. The greatest decade of the twentieth century was the nine-teen fifties because it was the start of abolishing

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    Rock and Roll Essay Outline Rock and Roll: How did Canada’s rock and roll scene reflect Canada’s changing in societal values from the 1950’s through to the 1970’s? Thesis Statement: The changing in societal values from the 1950’s through to the 1970’s was strongly reflected by Canada’s rock and roll scene‚ music that was inspiring and connecting with youth was what was making adults judge them because of there interest‚ which only mad them more inspired to prove them wrong and accomplish all that

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    All Shook Up: How Rock ‘N’ Roll Changed America by Glenn C. Altschuler states that rock ‘n’ roll music influenced post American culture through race‚ sexuality and generational conflict. In order for blacks to profit during the rock ‘n’ roll era performers and promoters “bleached the music‚ and promoted white rock ‘n’ rollers” (p 35). American culture was sexualized by rock ‘n’ roll music and it influenced men and women’s values. Americans were also convinced that rock ‘n’ roll music reinforced

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    sounds have unified Americans during tough times‚ provided an escape in times of need‚ and have defined America on a global scale. More specifically‚ America’s Rock and Roll genre‚ coming at a time when Americans desperately needed an upbeat rhythm‚ was an avenue for merging cultures and exploration as well as progressive expression. Rock and Roll’s roots cultivated when a sense of restlessness‚ in relation to the musical genres available‚ permeated through the American public. War had brought individuals

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    and country music‚ Rock and Roll was able to become a massive hit in the mainstream of music during the 20th century‚ amongst the growing populace. It is nothing new that newer generations are usually tasked with sticking to the old or developing something entirely their own. Rock and Roll made it possible to integrate both older styles of blues and country to create something remarkably similar in fashion‚ but also unique in its very own way. The only way genres like Rock and Roll could have become

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    Jonathan Moak English Comp 1 First Essay Over my last 19 years of life‚ I have seen drastic changes of improvement in technology that has helped in different ways. Ever since I can remember‚ the beginning days of when I first started using the small electronic baby toys that taught me the alphabet‚ numbers‚ colors‚ and much more. Today‚ I have many young cousins that play with the same type of machines‚ and I can see the way young kids are learning so easily because they are having fun with

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    Little Richard’s Influence on Rock and Roll Rock and roll music emerged as a part of American teen culture during the notably conservative time period in the country’s history which shortly followed the traumatic events of World War II. Being that the genre’s target audience was white teenagers‚ many Americans- already overwhelmed and on-edge due to the anti-communist movement inspired by the Cold War- were apprehensive about the influence that this up-and-coming style of music might have on their

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